Job Description

Brief Description:A market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa has a position available for a Group Accountant (EE/AA) in their Corporate Services – Group Reporting division.

Qualification:CA (SA) non-negotiable.

Skills & Experience:Minimum 3 years financial services experience at a senior level; experience in the insurance industry on a senior level would be highly recommended.Extensive financial accounting experience in complex technical environments, including group reporting experience.Experience in financial management reporting.Keen interest in IFRS developments.Ability to manage diverse stakeholders.Comprehensive and extensive knowledge of IFRS, including insurance accounting.Insurance Act, Companies Act.Tax knowledge.Knowledge of and experience with Hyperion Financial Management would be highly recommended.South African citizens only.

Job Description:The Group Accountant will provide assistance in the financial and statutory reporting function of the group, including dealing with accounting technical matters and liaising with corporate finance in terms of various ad-hoc financial reporting requirements. This function encompasses both externally directed financial reporting to shareholders and the Board as well as internally focussed reporting with regards to management reports. The objective will be the production of timeous and accurate management reports, statutory financial statements and reports on the overall consolidated financial results for the Group of Companies.

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